Suspects flee Riverside PD officers – one arrested
RIVERSIDE – Riverside Police officers were conducting an early morning investigation on Sunday, Jan. 24, when two suspects fled from them. One suspect was detained and later arrested. The second suspect eluded capture, according to police officials.
According to a press release from Riverside PD, officers were in the area of Chase Road and West La Cadena Drive based on information and crime statistics provided by the Crime Analysis Unit.
Edward Ochoa, arrested after fleeing from police.
As the officers approached the two subjects and attempted to contact them, both men fled on foot, leading officers on a foot pursuit. According to officials, officers detained one subject hiding in a near-by carport. He was reportedly detained without further incident.
During their investigation, the detained subject, identified as Edward Jerome Ochoa, 33, of Riverside consented to a search. Officers discovered Ochoa was in possession of methamphetamine and suspected burglary tools. According to a press release, officers found “an altered tool that was likely being used to open mailboxes.” Officers arrested Ochoa at 4:38 a.m.
A jail records search showed Ochoa was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. He was cited and released from jail a few hours later. Ochoa is scheduled to be arraigned at the Riverside Hall of Justice on April 19.
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